The following documents will help make shopping at your grocery store easier. Whole-grain choices, including 100 percent whole-grain and whole wheat bread, brown rice, soft corn tortillas, and pasta. Dairy alternatives such as tofu and soy milk. He would have more options on vegetables, fruits, so he could learn more about the different types of vegetables and fruits that you guys offered in the program. Fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables. One user stated, I chose to participate in the program so my son would eat healthier. The card can be used just like any debit, credit or food stamp card. Parents also perceived increased FV consumption as supporting a healthier lifestyle. Using your eWIC Card can make your shopping experience faster and more convenient. Organic products are not allowed with any WIC purchases except when buying. Approved Foods Holiday Approved Foods Infant Cereals Yogurt Fruits & Vegetables Whole Wheat Pasta Brown Rice 100 Juice Whole Grain Bread Products. The food package you receive depends upon whether you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and the age of your child.

Adding your WIC foods to foods you usually eat will help you have a healthier diet. WIC Food Packages provide a variety of foods but not everything you need. For more information please view the WIC Program Booklet English (PDF) or the WIC Program Booklet Spanish (PDF). Examples of WIC foods include milk, yogurt, cheese, eggs, juice, fish, whole grains, cereal, peanut butter, beans (dried or canned), fresh fruits and vegetables, infant formula and baby food.įor a complete list of WIC-approved foods, view the 'WIC Approved Food List (XLSL)' link. WIC foods are chosen because they contain nutrients needed for pregnancy, breastfeeding, infancy, and early childhood. WIC benefits can be used to buy healthy food at over 340 authorized grocery stores statewide. Organic infant cereal, infant cereal with extra ingredients such as DHA, formula, fruit, yogurt or added protein.

Fruits and vegetables allowed on wic